Seattle to Houston (SEA–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SEA–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,893 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 738, 73H | 4h15-4h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→HOU | BFI→HOU | TIW→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 3h 44m | 3h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 29% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
SEA–HOU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to HOU
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SEA to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to HOU is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,893 miles (3,046 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Salt Lake City and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Tacoma (TIW) and Bellingham (BLI).